Stan Brakhage describes the making of 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.' He describes this film as "accidental art" and mentions how the limited budget affected this. Brakhage lists some useful books on film. He describes the influence of Hermann Warm, Erich Pommer, Walter Röhrig, Fritz Lang, and Robert Wiene on film. Brakhage describes the work of Max Reinhardt, especially 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and shows it. He describes Reinhardt's influence on 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.' Brakhage gives a description of Hans Richter and Viking Eggeling and shows Richter's 'Rhythmus 21.'

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Stan Brakhage describes the making of 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.' He describes this film as "accidental art" and mentions how the limited budget affected this. Brakhage lists some useful books on film. He describes the influence of Hermann Warm, Erich Pommer, Walter Röhrig, Fritz Lang, and Robert Wiene on film. Brakhage describes the work of Max Reinhardt, especially 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and shows it. He describes Reinhardt's influence on 'The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari.' Brakhage gives a description of Hans Richter and Viking Eggeling and shows Richter's 'Rhythmus 21.'